Robert Charles Garcia Capistrano博士是亚利桑那州立大学社区资源与发展学院以及海南大学-亚利桑那州立大学国际旅游学院的助理教授。他的研究重点包括游客行为、性别与旅游、旅游跨文化研究以及包容性社区发展。
Robert Charles Garcia Capistrano is Assistant Professor at the School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University, Phoenix and Hainan University-Arizona State University International College in Hainan, China. His research focus includes tourist behavior, gender and tourism, cross-cultural studies in tourism, and inclusive community development.
部分发表成果Selective Publications
1. Notorio, P. A. C., Capistrano, R. C. G., Aquino, R. S., & Bricker, K. S. (2025). A critical discourse analysis of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in destination management organization (DMO) websites: A study of provincial DMOs in the Philippines. Tourism Management Perspectives, 59, 101404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tmp.2025.101404
摘要： 随着目的地管理组织采用目的地管理方式，沟通在让利益相关者参与可持续旅游讨论和实现联合国可持续发展目标方面变得更为重要。本研究分析了菲律宾省级目的地管理组织网站上发布的与可持续发展目标相关的内容。研究从51个省级DMO网站中提取了1676个网页的文本，并运用哈贝马斯式的批判话语分析方法进行分析。研究结果显示，由于DMO的性质和角色，某些可持续发展目标得到了更好的体现。批判话语分析也表明，与可持续发展目标相关的信息在清晰度、真诚性和正当性方面存在不足。基于研究结果，本研究概念化了“DMO网站可持续发展目标沟通谱系”模型。该研究为旅游与可持续发展目标这一新兴文献做出了贡献，也为DMO的可持续性沟通提供了实践启示，并提出了应对目的地层面固有挑战的建议。
Abstract: As destination management organizations (DMOs) adopt a destination stewardship approach, communication becomes more important in engaging stakeholders in the sustainable tourism discourse and achieving the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study examines the SDG-related content communicated in the websites of provincial DMOs in the Philippines. Texts from 1676 webpages mined from 51 provincial DMO websites were subjected to Habermasian critical discourse analysis (CDA). The findings showed that some SDGs were better represented due to the nature and role of DMOs. The CDA also showed that the SDG-related information fell short in terms of clarity, sincerity, and legitimacy. Based on the findings, the Spectrum of SDG Communication in DMO Websites model was conceptualized. The study contributes to the developing literature on tourism and the SDGs. It also provides practical insights into sustainability communication for DMOs as well as recommendations to address inherent challenges at a destination level.
Figure 1. Spectrum of SDG Communication in DMO Websites.
2. Malabi, J. J., Chavez, C. J. H., Capistrano, R. C. G., & Manala-O, S. D. Exploring inclusivity in travel and leisure: Insights from Filipino Muslim families. Journal of Leisure Research, 1-21.https://doi.org/10.1080/00222216.2024.2424208
摘要： 本研究探讨了菲律宾穆斯林家庭在菲律宾休闲体验的社会维度。研究对36名家长和35名年龄在5至21岁之间的儿童进行了半结构化访谈。研究发现，宗教强烈影响了他们旅行时的决策、偏好和行为。基于信仰的需求，包括清真食品、穆斯林友好服务、社交活动以及家庭假期的情感价值，对他们的体验至关重要。本研究以批判性旅游研究为基础，为未被充分认知的群体，特别是菲律宾穆斯林家庭（在非穆斯林国家或他们代表性不足的旅游目的地）发出了声音。在旅游和休闲的背景下分析菲律宾穆斯林家庭，对于促进菲律宾旅游业的文化与宗教理解、经济发展和社会包容性至关重要。本研究提出了在菲律宾为穆斯林家庭提供具有文化敏感性和以家庭为导向服务的实用方法，以促进休闲活动，同时认可穆斯林家庭代表性不足的目的地的宗教和文化实践。
Abstract: This study explores the social dimensions of Filipino Muslim families’ leisure experiences in the Philippines. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 36 parents and 35 children whose ages ranged between 5 and 21 years old. Findings reveal that religion strongly influences their decisions, preferences, and behavior when they travel. Faith-based needs, including halal food, Muslim-friendly services, socialization activities, and the sentimental value of the family holiday, are essential to their experiences. Underpinning critical tourism research, this study gives a voice to underacknowledged people such as Filipino Muslim families, particularly in non-Muslim countries or destinations where they are underrepresented. Analyzing Filipino Muslim families in the context of tourism and leisure is essential for promoting cultural and religious understanding, economic development, and social inclusivity in the Philippine tourism industry. This study proposes practical methods of initiating culturally sensitive and family-oriented services for Muslim families in the Philippines to promote leisure while acknowledging the religious and cultural practices in destinations where Muslim families remain underrepresented.
Figure 2. The four S’s essential for family tourism among Filipino Muslim families.
3. Huang, T., Hu, C., Xia, M., Liu, Z., Zhou, W., & Capistrano, R. C. G. (2025). An Exploratory Study on University Students’ Perceptions of Flagship Species: Implications for Sustainable Tourism. Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, 25(2), 24-38.:https://doi.org/10.59588/2350-8329.1568
摘要： 本研究探讨了中国海南大学生对旗舰物种的认知及其对可持续旅游的影响。该省拥有极其丰富的生物多样性，具有巨大的旅游发展潜力和价值。然而，关于中国学生对旗舰物种的兴趣、其保护作用或对可持续旅游的贡献方面，几乎没有实证证据。本研究采用混合方法，通过解释性序贯设计进行：首先对海南大学生进行自填式问卷调查，招募了531名参与者；随后对14名学生进行了个别访谈。研究结果对于在该省推广旗舰物种作为旅游目的地具有重要意义，同时强调了在该领域对学生进行教育的重要性。本研究建议关注大学生对旗舰物种的理解，以及旗舰物种对海南可持续旅游的重要意义。
Abstract. This research explores the perceptions of university students in relation to flagship species in Hainan, China, and its implications for sustainable tourism. The province has an enormous wealth of biodiversity with great development potential and value for tourism. However, there is little or no empirical evidence about Chinese students’ interest in flagship species, their conservation, or their contribution to sustainable tourism in general. The study utilized a mixed method approach through an explanatory sequential design, beginning with a self-administered survey among university students in Hainan, recruiting 531 participants, followed by individual interviews with 14 students. The results have implications for promoting flagship species in the province as a tourism destination while paying attention to the importance of educating students in the area. This study recommends focusing on university students’ understanding of flagship species and the significance of flagship species to Hainan’s sustainable tourism.
Figure 3. Flagship Species as Ambassador for Sustainable Tourism.
